The Just Riding Along Show

Kenny is out sick this week, so it's just Matt and Andrea in a shorty to give you your weekly JRA fix. What long legged XC bike should Andrea get once she can ride again, and how should she build it? Matt is grouchy as usual. They talk new shit and whatnot. 

Sorry this one is a few hours late- I'm having a bad carpal tunnel flare-up in both hands. Note for the future- don't remove/install tires with cushcore if you have carpal tunnel.  Anyways... This week, the crew talks favorite bikes, new shit, and reads about some listeners' old favorites. 

Matt had a boring week, Kenny drops knowledge about snake movement, and Andrea went for a birthday adventure. After that, it's on to New Shit and a listener submission about a favorite bike. 

This one's what you expect from the crew's usual stuff- chickens, Matt overexplains things, Kenny inherits a munted moto, and Andrea is recovering from the bike shop funk. We've got the old favorites, too- new shit we probably hate and some listener questions and commentary. 

About half of this episode is rants from all three hosts. Mostly Kenny, but the other two have thoughts as well. After rants, they fire off some new shit and answer some questions from Patrons.  

This week, Matt has Man Flu and coughs a lot, Kenny gets a visit from an Apache Helicopter, and Andrea gets some news about her mom mid-episode. Everything else is the usual JRA...

Host Nuggets: Matt- Went for an e-bike ride and has some strong opinions about mullet bikes. Also, his Land Rover is for sale. Someone buy this thing so Andrea has more room for plants and chickens. Kenny- Went double moto  Andrea- talks more than she has in the last 10 episodes combined. Buckle up and get ready to hear about chickens, plants, and turkey hunting.  New Shit: Arnie Nashbar passed aw...

Host Nuggets Matt: Rode an AXS battery until it died Kenny: Explored on the moto Andrea: Has a beaver story and gardening stuff to talk about New Shit Fox 38 inverted fork prototype Rockshox Flight Attendant Updates New tires from Continental DT Swiss offers carbon rims for the aftermarket DT Swiss 350 DEG in limited edition colors Cascade Link for the Stumpjumper Salsa Spearfish and Blackthorn up...

Host Nuggets: Matt- Experienced the trials and tribulations of installing Mousse Balls without the proper tools  Kenny- Nothing Cool Andrea- Worked in the bike shop, is selling her Mayhem (size medium! email andrea@justridingalongshow.com  for more info) New Shit: Some tariff talk. Sorry.  The newest claim of "lightest full suspension in the world" Limited Edition Yeti ASR Yamaha purchases Brose's...

Host Nuggets: Matt- Sold some bikes (still has an Esker Jaffe, Scott Scale, dirtjumper, and e-moto for sale) and rode his first Moto Trials competition of the year in a new category  Kenny- Went on a family trip to St. George Andrea- went for a hike and enlisted Matt's help in landscaping New Shit: SRAM's new brake lineup of mineral oil Mavens and DBs SRAM mechanical Transmission Maxxis shows off...

It's already fire season here in Colorado, and if you remember from last year, that means that if a limb touches a powerline in Matt and Andrea's zone, the power shuts off to prevent fires. That's what happened this week! So enjoy the odd break in continuity not too far into their recording. Otherwise, it's business as usual...

Host Nuggets: Matt- Selling more stuff! Actually rode his bike and trials bike, again.  Kenny- Moto Stuff Andrea- Doesn't want to talk about it New Shit: Ratio Components Flux Air Cap for the Rockshox Zeb Esker releases Howdy and Woodsy full suspension bikes and updates geometry of the Hayduke and Jaffey Lean Cycles P1 Prototype- Pinion, belt drive, and high pivot Raceface releases Turbine SL Stem...

Host Nuggets: Matt- Lots of bike parts shuffling to get a few rides ready to sell (check his instagram!) Kenny- Moto stuff at Soldier Pass and golf Andrea- Beavers and beaver jokes New Shit: Kenny likes I9 System Wheel aluminum spokes but not the weird ones that some Specialzed wheels use Specialized retailers partnering with Silca to offer "chain waxing centers" Scott starts a click & collect...

Host Nuggets: Matt- You don't need extra bikes, but you should still buy one of his. He's had an ultrasonic cleaner revolution, made a Park Tool inflator work, and has a mini-lathe at home for a while (and it was a part of bike history).  Kenny- Nothing Cool Andrea- Also nothing cool New Shit: Nukeproof aquired by Belgium Cycling Factory, plan to return to U.S. distribution OneUp Components is hav...

Host Nuggets: Matt- Commuted to work on his new demo bike, is trying short cranks on his Stumpjumper, and is selling a BUNCH of bikes Kenny- Rode his fatbike for the first time this season Andrea- The usual doctor stuff New Shit: Latest Specialized DH Bike has 2x chains Silca has a new sealant. Again. Trek recalls certain e-bikes that didn't get loctite on the fender bolts Super73 recalls bikes wi...

Matt went to Sedona last week, and holy shit, Andrea's straight up not having a good time. You're just going to have to listen instead of reading the show notes, because I can't fucking type without my arm going numb. That's why all the UMs are still in this week's recording. Every time I click the mouse, I get a shot of nerve pain in my fingers.  Thanks to all our listeners and patrons who stick...

Host Nuggets: Matt- Found way too much Slick Honey in his Fox 36 Fork, rode trails after he fixed it, disassembled an ebike battery and let a few sparks out Kenny- Playin' Golf Andrea- Still waiting on doctors, learned how to weld New Shit: 9Point8 iNVERS "reverse" flat pedal Ambit Breach adjustable flat pedal Kogel improves durability of the ceramic bearing Wolftooth 30cc EnCase Pump SRAM Patents...

Host Nuggets: Matt- A tale of two warranties, trainer rides Kenny- Made a trip to Memphis, had some airport troubles Andrea- Needs an MRI, starting thyroid treatment, trapped a fox New Shit: Photos of new SRAM Force AXS leaked, tens shocked Ceramicspeed Dub crank bolt leverage tool Kate Courtney moves to Allied, starts She Sends program for young women, Allied BC40 no longer made in the United Sta...

Host Nuggets: Matt- Shop Inventory, heat oxidizing Kenny- Going on vacation soon Andrea- Doctor Hell, hound hunting for mountain lions New Shit: Super 73 lawsuit Raceface adds 160mm length to Era and Turbine cranks OneUp SPD compatible flat-ish pedals Light & Motion is closing Listener Questions: "Tommentary" about fast cars What's your recommended pack setup for limited space on a bike? I hat...

We're back this week! Yes, this show is posted later on Monday than usual, but I had some unexpected turns to my weekend, and my right arm nerve pain acts up every few minutes while I'm editing, so it takes a while. Thanks to all of you who listen, donate, and support JRA. Y'all are worth it.  -Andrea Host Nuggets: Matt- Rode trials moto and discovered a new type of meat pie. He doesn't like the F...

Host Nuggets: Matt- doesn't understand Andrea's dislike of sink soup, loves helping people with adaptive riding, hasn't ridden his new Stumpy yet, and has kook ideas for a downtube SWAT bag Kenny- did some e-moto stuff but didn't fire up the air fryer, reminds listeners to please hoon your ride responsibly Andrea- has been tanning hides and trying new trapping bait that's the worst smelling thing...

Host Nuggets: Matt- Gets on a major meatrice tangent with Kenny immediately, worked, helped put an engine in a Land Rover, shot pistols, bought another Stumpjumper, wants you to buy his favorite Crocs Kenny- goes on a gun tangent. IDK. My eyes were glazing over about 30 seconds into his rant.  Andrea- Tanned three Abert's Squirrels New Shit: Kenny talks at length about companies going under, tarri...

Host Nuggets: Matt- Did too many bikes last week and took a break this week. Buy his large Esker Smokey! He and Kenny discuss the "knock block" in the Epic World Cup frame Kenny- Explains why golf is the most violent sport Andrea- Use the JRA web contact form! She's been out in the woods and in the doctor's office this week. Matt saw a mountain lion in their neighborhood, and she went out and foun...

Host Nuggets: Matt- hates pegboard, commuted to work and back, did a night ride, discusses Specialized Airlock Sealant, used the 5Dev crank length measuring tool with unsatisfactory results Kenny- Rode his bike and moto in St. George Andrea- Stopped taking the SSRI that made her feel shitty, trying to catch a bobcat, picked up a roadkill deer in Salida, and is headed to a doctor next week New Shit...

Host Nuggets: Matt and Andrea talk about their recent elk hunt Kenny did moto stuff and used an air fryer to make pizza bites in his Ridgeline Andrea talks more elk hunting and physical & mental breakdowns New Shit: KTM announces insolvency Madrone Jab rear derailleur Scott and Colnago release new road bikes Stinner Photo Stick Pendulum single-sided flat pedals DT Swiss gravel dynamo hub Woom...